Ageism, the silent career killer?
Canvas GFX CEO, Pat Hume explores the topic of ageism and its effect on career progression.
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How employers can protect their business from accusations of ageism
Age, like race, ethnicity, and gender has become an increasingly sensitive topic in workplace discussions. How can employers protect their staff and themselves from the ageism threat?
When is the right age to retire “You may well find recruits have returned to work
It seems taking a back seat is something a lot of people are finding increasingly difficult to do and a return to work after retiring could be on the cards.
The case for older workers and how businesses can better serve them
By Kate Cooper
Recently Robert De Niro portrayed a man in his 70s beginning an internship in The Intern. In a case of art imitating life, a number of apprenticeship schemes for over 50s, including one with Barclays, have also been announced.
Older women in tech still have a really hard time, says Frugl founder
Suzanne Noble was tired of working in PR and wanted to transition career. So, after selling her house she decided to run a business that made use of her penchant for bargain hunting.
The UK’s older workers could provide a £100bn boost to the economy
A new report from PwC has estimated that Britain could do a great deal more to provide for older employees. If more employers saw the ageing workforce as a resource rather than a problem, the UK economy would reap the benefits.